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FWC approves rule changes to Atlantic greater amberjack
Wednesday, May 10, 2023 - Cooperative greater amberjack management between Atlantic state and federal waters is necessary to provide additional harvest opportunities, conservation benefits, and help ensure the stock remains sustainable for the future. -
FWC honors Julie Carta as inaugural Sonya Rood Volunteer of the Year
Wednesday, May 10, 2023 - The award recognizes one volunteer who demonstrates superior performance resulting in exemplary achievement for the FWC. -
FWC appoints Colonel Roger Young as executive director
Wednesday, May 10, 2023 - Chairman Barreto touted Colonel Young’s leadership and experience with challenging conservation issues. -
CORRECTION: FWC suspended discussions on goliath grouper spawning aggregation site protections
Wednesday, May 10, 2023 - For current recreational goliath grouper regulations, visit MyFWC.com/Goliath. -
FWC proposes changes for snook management
Wednesday, May 10, 2023 - The proposed new regions would allow the FWC to better capture local differences in the fishery. -
FWC approves rule to help improve survival of released reef fish
Wednesday, February 22, 2023 - The FWC approved a rule to require the possession of a descending device or venting tool that is rigged and ready for use on board a vessel when harvesting or attempting to harvest, including catch and release, of reef fish in state waters. -
FWC approves rule changes for Atlantic red porgy, snowy grouper and blueline tilefish recreational harvest
Wednesday, February 22, 2023 - The FWC approved a rule to modify recreational regulations for red porgy, snowy grouper and blueline tilefish in Florida’s Atlantic state waters to be consistent with current and pending regulations in adjacent Atlantic federal waters. -
FWC’s Catch a Florida Memory program: fishing for sport, recognition, prizes and conservation
Wednesday, February 22, 2023 - This program encourages participants to learn more about Florida’s vast recreational fishing opportunities and an angler’s role in marine conservation by enticing them to target a variety of saltwater species and rewards them with prizes for submitting photos of their catches. -
FWC taking bold steps to prevent new invasive species in Florida
Wednesday, February 22, 2023 - Staff will explore including a risk analysis to prove a species poses little or no threat to Florida’s ecology, economy, as well as human health and safety, before that species could be approved to come into the state. -
FWC approves rule to protect cultural resources in Biscayne National Park
Tuesday, February 21, 2023 - This rule will further protect sensitive, submerged cultural resources from potential damage that could occur during trap deployment and retrieval.